Discovering orthodoxy: The Virgin Mary

Honoring the Virgin Mary is a matter that the Christian denominations have many discussions about, and there were many different opinions. Let's know more details about this topic with Fr. Peter Farrinngton
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[@johnflorio3052]

We can never honor the Blessed Mother (Luke 1:48) more than God has already honored her.

[@redeemed7868]

Luke 1:47 marry confesses needing a saviour. = her being a sinner just Romans 3:23 teaches us. And romans 3:10 only God of religious and no one else is good.

[@eliegbert8121]

Luke 11:27-28 Gotta love how Jesus literally says "don't obsess over worshipping my mother, follow my word

[@ola1707]

@@eliegbert8121 if someone worships St Mary it is wrong because God said only to worship him, giving respect and pray to her to pray for us sinners isn’t wrong because Jesus listen to his mother also he did the miracles in the weddings even though it is not the time for him but for seek of his mother he did it

[@bezagebremedhine5102]

Indeed

[@sandydepiedras6372]

​​@@redeemed7868....did Mary speaks directly that the sinned in this Luke verse?

[@tyneshatalley8094]

This was the first video I showed my husband when I was inquiring orthodoxy. He was so very protestant. This helped him see Mary, not as an idol, but as the arc. It really was the catalyst for us both becoming chatechumens. Thank you.

[@philc5499]

This man is spitting FIRE! Preach brother!!

[@Fredperez76]

Amen!!

[@hookmuiyb]

All this preist siad about mother of god is correct and accordibg to bible except mediation. There is only one mediator beween man and god that is christ jesus.. After his crusifixuation and recessurtion Jesus is the mediator for all man's sins and forgiveness PAUL clearly written that in Timothy.. please see sermon by Chuck smith below..

[@crackingcrisps8407]

Yes Jesus christ the God-Man, God incarnate, fully man and fully God was the only mediator of man. He bridges man and God by reconciliation through his death on the cross. This has nothing to do with prayer to saints

[@fxnessfather6611]

@@hookmuiyb yes you are correct their is only one mediator between God and man and that is Jesus Christ but we ask Mary for her intercession which is different from mediation.

[@philc5499]

@@gaiusjose7022 No one here ever said Mary was divine. Also, think, how does calling the blessed virgin "the mother of God" make Jesus _less_ important? The word of God made flesh is the most important man to ever walk, the greatest of all time. And we should honor and revere his mother just as the angels and saints do. "And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women." -Luke 1:28 "And she cried out with a loud voice, and said: Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb." -Luke 1:42

[@ivSRB]

Great video, father Peter. Many greetings from Serbia. Eastern and Oriental Orthodox are one in faith.

[@priscillavalenzuela9736]

Matthew23:9

[@mdreagazit6794]

No thats not true

[@Batko10]

That's not true. The Oriental Orthodox Church only accepts the decisions of the first three of the seven Ecumenical Councils. We Eastern Orthodox are presently NOT in communion with them. Hopefully, sometime in the future we will see that change.

[@ivSRB]

Batko10 there are no substantial differences in faith between Orientals and us. Please, do some more research

[@Batko10]

@@ivSRB I agree to a point. We have Ethiopian Oriental Orthodox come to our Russian Orthodox Church, because there is no Ethiopian Church in our area. The average lay person doesn't see a difference. However, there are a number of theological differences that have to be ironed out before the two Churches can be in communion. I am hopeful that this will happen in the near future. Let me also apologize again if I came across rudely in my first post.

[@Beebles9140]

This was the best explantion ever of the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in our Christian faith.

[@buzuayehueshetu538]

amen amen May God bless you father I believe in the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of my Lord Jesus Christ.

[@siegfriedw1526]

I am evangelical.Your lesson is really true.As I was sleeping,the wholy mother had touched me on my left hand shoulder.I could not see her,because she was behind myself.But Icould feel her in my spirit very strongly.I could feel:1.Holyness 2.Queen likeness.3.Mother 4.Female like. I have had many prophetic dreams since childhood.I am 66 years old.I am German

[@wouspor1804]

blessed are you that our Holy Mother favoured you.

[@toasterpastries5811]

*"Hail Mary, full of grace." -Saint Gabriel the Archangel* Unless you think you are above an archangel, then you should also venerate the Virgin Mary.

[@gustafstrang7191]

That is not the original translation... You know... That is what Catholic church thinks happend.

[@witchf4ce310]

Orthodox Tube it is though. It’s the latin vulgate, which predates KJV.

[@Emper0rH0rde]

Plus the fact that the Hail Mary prayer is literally taken directly from the pages of scripture. The Archangel told Mary that the Lord favored her highly. All straight from scripture. And yet these evangelical, sola scriptura types recoil and hiss at the mere mention of the Ave Maria, and tie themselves into knots trying to explain away how Mary wasn't anybody special, and she was just the vessel by which Jesus came into the world, and nothing else. You cannot be sola scriptura, and deny that Mary is the Mother of Jesus. The two positions are mutually exclusive, and irreconcilable. Protestant tradition is man-made.

[@sebathadah1559]

@Royal S ok...ok...now what if I told you that by her intercession several of my prayers have been answered. What if I told you that I prayed to her for guidance...and got it. What then.

[@synthesaurus]

@@Emper0rH0rde That was not an instruction how to pray to her.

[@elvish_me]

I'm currently Protestant but looking into Eastern orthodoxy and this video really helped clear up a lot. Keep up the good work sir!

[@Odo-so8pj]

I've never heard the first few opinions he's commenting on. however I know this. The problem with elevating Mary beyond what she was, is you end up like the roman catholics, worshiping her, bowing kneeling praying to her and asking her for intercession. In this case the prodestants have it correct after splitting from a roman cult who banned bible translations and burnt people for it. We understand . To be fair our opinion on the matter it's entirely biblical. Prodestants refrain from bowing to images statues this is why our churches are relatively bare.. Of all the sins in the bible idolitary is punished the most severely and most often the book of Judges and the entire journey of the isrelites is about idolitary. Even revelation is about idolitary. Call no one your father but he who is in heaven. Christ said it himself to the pharasies. But these people took that name. That's another reason our pastors are not called father. The great wound is healing and they are calling us back for a reason and it's not to reconcile . The east and west will heal under the Roman Catholic Church the great herasy.

[@rosa_stars349]

@@Odo-so8pj What do you call your human father? You call him father. In 1 Corinthians 4:15 we see Paul asking people to call him father beacuse he is speaking through the word of God.

[@Odo-so8pj]

@@rosa_stars349 Listen none of those priests are a holy father a father in title as Jesus said, and they are certainly NOT my actual dad. Is there something wrong with you lot? What's happened to common sense. Who told you because you have a biological dad you can call these child molesters our God's title. Get a grip grow up these are end times as you don't have time. If you were brutally honest you know it's wrong but you'd rather go with a group heard mindset rather than think for yourself. You've also got a superiority complex though half a dozen other errors including thinking Peter was the rock despite christ being the rock the builders rejected. Start living the truth because the deception is getting worse and you will be sucked in even more than you have been already

[@rosa_stars349]

@@Odo-so8pj your fucked in the fucking head. I DEEPLY have TRUE faith in ORTHDOX FOREVER. don’t try to tell me what i feel because your OUTING yourself. YOU are unsure about your disgusting blasphemious faith that you have come to watch this to find answers. Wake up and realize you are rejecting Jesus and the bible. Or stay and keep debating your demonic words sent by hell to take people to hell with u

[@Odo-so8pj]

@@rosa_stars349 Rosa_stars. Potty mouth. When the faith is brought back to Jesus, or someone corrects a roman Catholic error something inside you gets very upset. How many f words did you use 🤔

[@jeremyhunter2319]

Great video Fr Peter. Always enjoy hearing you talk about Orthodoxy and Christianity generally.

[@fikrutadesse7659]

Father may God multiply his grace multifold upon you. May God let your name be among the enlisted chosen to inherit his kingdome. May your blessing be upon us.

[@keleniengaluafe2600]

Mary it's a must subject to study for all women in the world 🌎!!!THANKS

[@isabelajeshua8415]

Thank you father. God bless you.

[@emanamilkessa]

thank you our father

[@lydiamesfin2139]

i am a orthodox Christian and I couldn't find something that I can believe in on KZbin until now.

[@cuttlefisch]

I'm not Orthodox or any kind of Christian but this is an excellent presentation. Very informative.

[@AgainstNeWorldOrder]

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[@VideoStartsAt1]

Begomme

[@cuttlefisch]

@@VideoStartsAt1 What does that mean?

[@VideoStartsAt1]

@@cuttlefisch begomme Ordodoxx :DDD

[@Johnathan909309]

Please do! I grew up Baptist and the Orthodox church is so so beautiful with very nice Christians in it at least around me. I love the Orthodox church and don't want to leave it now because it's proper Christianity honestly

[@tirhastewolde3695]

Amen thank you Father powerful teaching!

[@iddodomingo6118]

Which church fathers can you quote to support the backstory of St. Mary and St. Joseph which you mention in this video?

[@saadhanna3440]

God bless father amen hallelujah ☦️☦️☦️⛪️☦️☦️

[@paulhale3031]

Truly blessed, scripture is clear. What isn't clear is prayer to Mary for intersession , why? Because it isn't there. We learn from the apostles Paul and Peter there is only one mediator our Lord Jesus Christ. Its not lack of understanding on the part of protestants, its obedience to God's Holy Word. Having said that, we can agree that salvation alone comes through Jesus. All blessings

[@user-7lf7w]

As a Chatolic from time to time i also have doubt about Virgin Mary and it helps to see that even you recognized her as someone sent by God to help His children

[@Mark-yb1sp]

Incredible

[@bezagebremedhine5102]

Thanks!

[@camila_costa12]

Im catholic and it really makes me sad when i see protestants denegrating the virgin Mary. Its really sad, i dont know why protestants do this. They should respect more.

[@flearhcp]

150% , and yet they think better of their female peers and mothers that i doubt could ever come close to the piety (towards God ) of Mary.

[@SspaceB]

They really don’t denigrate her, they just feel uncomfortable about asking for intercession Bc the Bible says that only Jesus makes intercession Between God and Man.

[@Eagle1349]

agree Koda!

[@Emper0rH0rde]

Because they think the Catholic and Orthodox traditions are man-made, and they are incapable of differentiating between veneration and worship. And they're not even consistent in their sola scriptura views, because the Archangel venerating Mary is *IN* the scriptures.

[@Eagle1349]

Ruben T great point!

[@cuttlefisch]

I would have thought that as an Orthodox Christian you might have brought in prophetic references to Mary from the Old Testament, such as Ezekiel's vision of the Temple or the Burning Bush.

[@bernardinoangel225]

Luke 11:27-28 Yeah rather; blessed are they that do the word of God and keep it.

[@Chordus_Gaius]

Not an Orthodox, but this video is very good.

[@mirandarogers3595]

1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

[@kathleen0933]

This was beautiful and enlightening.... thank you Father!

[@matthew4712]

I'm attending a Catholic Church and going through RCIA, but I'm in a mental tailspin trying to figure out which is the Church as founded by Christ between Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy.

[@nicojames3031]

Thanks for this teaching .... I recently saw a video by a preacher called “Mary is a sinner”

[@FisherOfMenParakletos]

Does not Luke 1:47 mean she did sin?

[@JoshAlicea1229]

I’m still a Protestant, looking into Orthodoxy and Catholicism. The claims of Mary are very interesting. Having been reading the nativity accounts again, I find it interesting that the Holy Spirit is who makes Elizabeth say what she said. “And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth WAS FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. THEN, she spoke out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” Usually, even in the Protestant tradition, we tend to value what the Holy Spirit inspires someone to say.

[@user-io7pu2sj8k]

While Jesus was saying these things, one of the women in the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that bore You and the breasts at which You nursed.” But He said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” - Luke 11:27-28

[@Mike-uv3iz]

28 But he said, Yea...... he added "Yes" before using the word "on the contrary"

[@user-io7pu2sj8k]

@@Mike-uv3iz Lots of things have changed for me in a year. You are right that μενουν also can mean yes or indeed or therefore as used in Romans 2:25. I was baptized as a baby and raised Greek Orthodox. At the age of 27 I left the Orthodox Church after hearing reformed protestant preachers on the radio. I became a militant protestant evangelical for about 11 years where I was hostile towards Orthodox Christians thinking believed things I realized later were strawman arguments. This happened until this past year when I returned to the Orthodox faith and repented for my sins and persecution I gave to the Orthodox Church.

[@Mike-uv3iz]

@@user-io7pu2sj8k May God keep u in the path dear brother

[@cayetanohuett9037]

@@user-io7pu2sj8k Beautiful testimony my brother the Lord always returns us to the truth if we truly seek it by the power of The Holy Spirit. I was raised Catholic went into Protestantism recently and am now researching Orthodoxy. God bless you my brother!

[@leiyeuktsui8449]

​@@user-io7pu2sj8kGod bless you

[@TheRyno525]

Weird how catholics use the Bible when it lines up with their belief but ignore it when it doesn't, why do you pray to Mary to intercede when scripture clearly tells us Romans 8:26 "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. I'm not suprised though cults always follow the words of other men.

[@sofia2moro]

When our lord Yeshua was on the cross he said 7 things . 7 the number of perfection .. all are of utmost importance and each one sending a deep message for us .. (random order ) from saying " eli, eli lema shabaqtany" (psalm 22) "I'm thirsty " explanation of this needs a whole page!! "Forgive them father ... " "Amen i tell you today you will be with me in paradise" "It is done" "Father in your arms i commend my spirit" .. and the famous " son behold your mother"" he didn't need to waste his precious painful breath to tell john to take care of blessed Mary !!! They all would have done that anyway. All of them!!! And besides he was gona see them in 3 days and stay with them for quite a while ..this was anothee important message from the cross to the world try to figure it out my dear protestants ,, stop protesting a bit and do some fasting and prayers.. and dont try to figure it out by your own intelligence.. Better yet .. pray the rosary two days in a row .. and see what happens .. dont worry the words of the angel Michael and saint Elizabeth aren't Evil ..

[@synthesaurus]

He didn't appoint her as a mediator to pray to.

[@Odo-so8pj]

He ensured her a home with a Christian. It was cultural practice at the time. He got his earthly affairs in order.

[@paladinhansen137]

@@synthesaurus Yep, the rosary prayers to Mary was invented by dominic guzman. Only pray to Abba.

[@lovewins1074]

🙏🏾 amen

[@ColoDP]

Where can I find this history of Mary that he speaks of ?

[@plumtree8713]

But where does the ever-virgin doctrine come from?

[@theodrostalema2122]

Dear Father peter, i have got very excellent answer about honoring the virgin merry and i would like to ask you about the RISE OF VIRGIN MERRY??? I AM from ETHIOPIA orthodox church believer

[@theodrostalema2122]

Thanks father !!!

[@eotceotc]

*The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is the only Orthodox Church that believes in the immaculate conception of Saint Mary* So many other Orthodox churches believe that Saint Mary was cleansed from original sin at the moment of The Annunciation (Saint Gabriel hailing and giving the good news to Saint Mary) however this idea affects the Principles of Salvation: To explain, if the Annunciation of Angels was able to eliminate Original Sin than 1. All the angels from heaven would have healed the world from the Original Sin of Adam but they couldn’t only Christ could do that. 2. To say that Saint Gabriel is able to eliminate sin would make him or any other angel equal to the works of Christ and what Christ did on the cross. 3. We know and understand in Luke 1 when it says the Holy Spirit will “overshadow you” to mean come upon for support and strength - as that is what the Holy Spirit does - and not to cleanse her. What the EOTC confidently believe to be the correct belief is she was “without sin” from the moment she was conceived in her mother’s womb - This was only possible through the grace of God and not by her own will. Had that grace not been applied by God than the God incarnate Jesus would have been in debt as He would have bore the flesh of a sinful women, making His atonement and sacrifice on the cross “un-pure” and not enough. Reference: EOTC Sunday School Department Official Website: eotcmk.org/e/the-birth-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-2/

[@MrTruth98]

The original Greek of "full of grace" was purposefully replaced with "highly favored one" by post-16th century reformers, which is disingenuous to the honor the Blessed Virgin is due, and will receive their just condemnation from her Son Himself upon His glorious Second Coming. Lord have mercy.

[@MrKenramse]

John 8:12 You are mistaken. Read the original Greek and you will find that the Latin Vulgate is the perversion of the original.

[@flerp76]

I was raised protestant and this was an issue for me as well. We were taught that catholics and orthodox worshiped Mary. I feel protestants do this because they are trying to separate themselves, as much as possible, from the traditional church. Kind of like a child who rebels against his parents.

[@jesuscastanares4968]

Are you a patriarch ? I want to speak to you personally? How do I do that ?

[@arminasangma64]

I m catholic from India Many protestant insult Mother of God Virgin Mary

[@Odo-so8pj]

She is not the mother of God

[@kathleen0933]

@@Odo-so8pj Elizabeth said it!

[@Odo-so8pj]

@@kathleen0933 She doesn't say mother of God.

[@Odo-so8pj]

@@kathleen0933 If you want to know Marys place read scripture. Then praise God in Christ's name. For Jesus was very clear in his instruction and corrected us away from Mary at least three times. He had siblings this is stated three times also. They are even called by name. Jesus' Mother and Brothers (Matthew 12:46-50; Luke 8:19-21) 31There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him. 32And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee. 33And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren? 34And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 35For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

[@Odo-so8pj]

@@kathleen0933 55 “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? There was a Greek word for cousin but it was never used for his brothers. Only the Greek for brother is used. What is it to you, how is it your faith can be shook by the text. Who is it you truly worship? Your reaction is like I'm pulling jesus himself away from you? So I ask you who is it that you are worshiping? Who put that idea into your head? If the text said elevate her to mother of God then I would. I would but it doesn't. It is clear on the matter.

[@kimberlyhasty158]

Where is this passage in the bible? I'm asking earnestly. I've never read the story of Mary's early childhood.

[@camila_costa12]

@Asaph Vapor youre wrong, im catholic and read the bible, dont generalize. You protestants have an adultered bible.

[@brianharris1813]

Great point made about how those in Christ are all saints as we are sanctified because of the lord Jesus finished work on the cross. I do believe though the specialness of our precious mother Mary of God. We can’t just depersonalise Mary. We should hold Mother Mary in high regard. I say that as an born Protestant but with gratitude to all churches and believers. It’s all good and everything belongs. We get too rigid and hung up on doctrine sometimes but hey iron sharpens iron. Lol...God bless all the family of our amazing God and Saviour. Thanks be to God for our beautiful mother of God.

[@barbwellman6686]

@Asaph Vapor We Christians are all One in the Body. God is the God of the living not of the dead. If you believe those two Scriptures, then souls released from their bodies are not "dead". Christ told the good thief that "Today, you will be with Me, in Paradise." Why would Christ take a "dead" soul to Paradise?

[@evaperona2931]

It comes from early Christian writings, such as the Protoevangelion of James, though I think there's some dispute about the historical accuracy of these texts even within Orthodoxy.

[@sofia2moro]

@Asaph Vapor no dear, we know the bible better than you do . Because our church is the church that made it possible for you to have a bible .. it is the appostolic church that produced the many monks and priests who were martyred for their faith.. you seem to know how to use social media . Research early christian fathers like clement and polycarp john the golden mouth, reasearch the Egyptian coptic church that has not changed one word of its liturgy from the days of the apostle mark till now, the syrian church, armenian , greek turkish, indian etc... they all had the same didache and they all had one faith .. unlike the new . 400 something year old churches woth many many weird denominations.. prior to 1600 all churches in THE WORLD were the same . .a few at one point made mistakes.. yes. But not ALL and certainly tnot the orthodox churches of the east and middle east .. and NEVER NEVER changed the faith or its interpretation. They followedbthe rule of humbleness and obediance .. no priest would DARE say i think it means this .. they say our Fathers told us . All new churches are based on what the owner of the church buisness has to say that day. Its all one big show with entertainment and all eyes on the performer .. fo attend a mass in a proper church and its all about Christ and worshipping him you immediately feel like you are in the book of revelation adoring God with the saints annd Angels .. open your eyes and stop following the churches that suit your wwaybof life and tour ideology.. and follow what christ founded .. not human made theatrical shows

[@erim9175]

Terrible to see Christians be so mean to one another using the name of Jesus. Even if you disagree why insult eachother? Let alone a fellow Christian we are asked by Christ to 'love our enemy" how much more should we love eachother then? We cannot hate each other and claim to love God. St John said anyone who claims to love God but hates his brother is a liar. For the love of Christ lets love and pray for each other. If Catholics think protestants are wrong pray for them. And visa versa. But hate does not come from God we all know that. May God bless and guide us all. Amen.

[@scott6504]

I'm a Catholic considering converting to Orthodoxy. Can anyone give me any good reasons? Thank you

[@michaelajones2853]

That "good reason" will be shown to you by God. The though of converting may already be the sign you are seeking. Just pray and you shall receive insights. No man should convince or pursue you to convert because religion is not a service. It all resumes at your connection and bond with God. An advice is to find a church or monastery and take part in the liturgy. Speak to a priest or monk. If your soul is at peace, dancing with joy, then it knows where it belongs. One needs to know himself/herself first in and out, including his/her soul, and then his/her path will unfold naturally. I am Christian orthodox since birth, I was reborn in 2021, and still keep the teachings of my religion deep in my soul. Building your relationship with God and Jesus counts the most. Hope you will find your way. May God bless you!

[@scott6504]

@@michaelajones2853 Thank you, Michael. If given the choice I'm Orthodox Catholic. Catholic and Orthodox need to reunite.

[@michaelajones2853]

@@scott6504 Believe it or not, I do pray in Catholic churches too, despite being criticised, but St Anthony of Padova is very closed to my soul for many decades. I am more spiritual now hence insisting on knowing God, at personal level. It is a miracle when He reveals Himself to you; it is hard work (penitence, repentance), but it is all worth it- His love is hard to put into words. I pray for everyone to reach that point in life. Many blessings to you!

[@CursedCommentaries]

The devil pope :v

[@marymary8594]

The virgin Mary is to be glorified as the mother of god for ever and ever amen

[@sparkomatic]

Matthew 12 : 48

[@grant4431]

Read verse 49

[@katarinaroncevic2475]

Christian church without Mary is like a child without mother.

[@thedude4594]

Do you think Roman Catholics are ok in bowing to an idol of anyone or anything? I know y’all don’t do worshipful statues. But curious on your stance.great video! 🙏🏻

[@demetre2435]

is he eastern orthodox. i noticed he signed the cross top bottom left rigjt but ur supposed to do top bottom right left

[@arminasangma64]

Protestant insult n abusing Virgin Mary by saying negative against Virgin Mary

[@synthesaurus]

Protestants are not against Mary. They are against a cult of Mary. Just see what the Catholic church turned her into. Sacred heart and all that non-sense. I am 100% sure the early christians didn't not pray to her, it is OBVIOUS from the letter Paul wrote. She is NOWHERE in the epistles.

[@mayorga971]

@@synthesaurus “Since the Lord is full of compassion, He nonetheless gives without fail to all who ask Him. The Shepherd then tells Hermas (and I believe He tells us too), that having been strengthened by the holy angel (whom Hermas is said to have apparently seen), and having obtained from that same angel such intercession (as we also undoubtedly do), is not (as we also are not) at all to be slothful. Hermas (as well as you and I) ought, therefore, to ask of the Lord understanding and be sure to receive it from Him” (The Shepherd 3:5:4, 80 AD). people have been venerating Virgin Mary since the beginning of the Church.

[@hmanhiryakos3296]

At least please respect the Virgin Mary. Don't Sing to her don't thank her just respect her. By the way Gabriel is one of the 2nd biggest Archangel after Michael. We are saying what he says you know.

[@zadarxyirwasaw2487]

We don't pray to the Virgin Mary for her forgiveness as we pray to God, it is more of a request to her to pray for as-to interceded. It is like when you ask someone to pray for you.

[@Odo-so8pj]

Spoken perfectly 😊 That's how we see her

[@paladinhansen137]

@@zadarxyirwasaw2487 Intercede: to intervene on behalf of another. Mediate: intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation. Intercessor: a person who intervenes on behalf of another, especially by prayer. Mediator: a person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement; a go-between. For, There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity-the man Christ Jesus. Tim. 2:5

[@MrJMB122]

Lord's blood is Mary's blood

[@mdreagazit6794]

This need an deep explantation?

[@hmanhiryakos3296]

Yes bro your right Lord's body is Mary's body.

[@Batko10]

The only thing I discovered from this video was that this guy doesn't know how Orthodox Christians cross themselves. He makes the sign of the cross from left to right like a Roman Catholic, NOT an Eastern Orthodox Christian. Since he doesn't know the Orthodox way to properly cross himself, I didn't go any further into the video.

[@MrJMB122]

He Coptic

[@nahomabiy1634]

batko10, i am from Ethiopia orthodox church, and we do the same from left to right which has a meaning of jesus came from above and took us from hell to heaven, its just a different interpretation. i don`t see the negative side as long as it made the cross sign, either way it has the same out put, don`t you think?

[@james-ch]

He's oriental orthodox, they cross from left to right like in the west

[@ksteed1167]

Sometimes it's backwards on videos. Is it really that significant of a difference? Honest question, if you wouldn't mind sharing your opinion...

[@Batko10]

@@ksteed1167 I associate the left to right with the revisions of the Roman Catholic Church after the Great Schism. While it is NOT a major difference, it is one of the myriad changes that the RCC made and one benchmark that I use to identify a Catholic. However, upon a closer look I see that he uses three fingers, NOT five like the Catholics.

[@Master_Blackthorne]

Pronounced "Thay-oh-TOE-koes."

[@frederickanderson1860]

Jesus is our true higher priest he alone offered himself for the sins of Israel.

[@Odo-so8pj]

I've never heard the first few opinions he's commenting on. however I know this. The problem with elevating Mary is you end up like the roman catholics, worshiping her, bowing kneeling praying to her and asking her for intercession. In this case the prodestants have it correct after splitting from a roman cult who banned bible translations and burnt people for it. We understand . To be fair our opinion on the matter it's entirely biblical. Prodestant refrain from bowing to images. Of all the sins in the bible idolitary is punished the most severely and most often the book of Judges and the entire journey of the isrelites is about idolitary.

[@tessaben1211]

Joseph was NOT an old man. He was not married and didn’t have children.

[@thesavvybassist]

The good father Farrington seems to be a gentle, honorable, and educated man. I take no issue with the man. However the story of Mary’s childhood which he contributes to church tradition “from earliest times” actually comes from the Syrian text The Infancy Gospel of James, written by the Encratites in the third century. This midrash is a well known heresy and I’m surprised that the good father has contributed it to church tradition. Other than this non- cannon text, nowhere in the first four centuries of church teachings can these assertions be found.

[@chrisd653]

Thank you for this, I was wondering where this story came from. I'm leaning towards orthodoxy but Mary is my one stumbling block. Is there no evidence from the early church (pre-constantine) that shows that the early church held mary in high regard (i.e., praying to her, etc)?

[@neptunetriton]

I’ve been going to an Orthodox parish and struggle with this as well; I couldn’t figure out where they were coming up with all this background history of Mary. So I attended the Orthodox 2021 Patristic Nectar conference titled “The Mother of God in Our Lives” where the Bishop relied heavily on source material from what’s known as the “Infancy Gospel” and another text called the “Protevangelion of James”. The conference was recorded and it’s available online for anyone interested. Anyway, both those sources are non-canonical texts, which is why they simply refer to them as “church tradition”. However, things get sticky then because they end up building a lot of doctrine and liturgical practice off of them as if they were authoritative. Which of course begs the question of whether Orthodox (and Roman Catholic) teaching/practice on the topic of Mary go a bit too far and are really unsupported by the rest of the canonical texts….so far, from what I’ve seen, I think they do go a little too far, but try to shoehorn it in, honestly.

[@mik569]

@@neptunetriton What do you define as "too far"? The Theokosos blessed Mother is venerated either way; whether or not us in our own foolishness of searching for 100% evidence and logic waste our time.

[@ally2000]

Why do you concern with mary? The old and new testaments points to JESUS ONLY. JESUS IS THE LORD AND SAVIOR.

[@desimarf1131]

AL YBZ Holly Mary is the new Eve, because she choose to be the Mother of God. She was raised in the Temple, and Saint Joseph protected her,becaming her fiance.In that age this was a metode for virgin girls that were raised in temple to remaim pure all their lifes. She is mentioned in the Old Testament, that she is the Ark.

[@ally2000]

@@desimarf1131 Mary did not choose to be the mother of JESUS. GOD choose her to bear the SON OF GOD.

[@desimarf1131]

@@ally2000 Yes she did, read in the Bible, you will see that I am right. Why do you think that so many years have passed until the birth of Jesus Christ? She speak with Angels all her life, she was brouth by her parents to the temple because her mom promised to God that.

[@ally2000]

@@desimarf1131 show me the verse.

[@hmanhiryakos3296]

Old testament Isaiah 7 : 14 So the Lord Himself gives a sign: Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Oooh The old testament doesn't mentioned that.

[@Orthodoxy.Memorize.Scripture]

Was the Virgin Mary redeemed by Christ? If so, would it be fair to say, she was a sinner like the rest of humanity? I’m orthodoxy, why hadn’t the fathers just left a sinner like the virgin Mary giving birth to a perfect Christ a mystery?

[@eylul3302]

Im muslim i have a question for christians . Is Mary the mother of god ? Does Mary have a saying in rule ? Is Mary a virgin ? Did Mary ever get married after having the son of god ? Does Mary have any knowledge like god ? Like is she wise , all knowing , powerful ?

[@REXONCROSS]

I know some people have incredible difficulty to venerate mary because the devil want to keep those people in their ignorance so they will not see the gates of heaven. If you want to be in the kingdom of God. Humble your self.

[@sathsojourns]

Where in Scripture does it day to ‘venerate’ Mary though? She even lost her virginity after Christ was born. I simply want to know why she is called the Mother of ‘God’ when she didn’t form God in the womb but let the physical flesh of Jesus be made by the Holy Spirit. God bless you

[@sathsojourns]

After a year, I thank God for guiding me to the Eastern Orthodox Church and for being patient with me for all the heresies I believed. Unless by Panagia's most-holy prayers, I will never step foot into the Kingdom of her Son and our God.

[@3ativity428]

Why are you crossing yourself from left to right Fr?

[@gechopt8659]

How some one can testify about mary if he doesnt know the personality of God how powerful and mystic he is??? she is the holy of holies whom God chosen her to be his enternity temple his name is Jesus christ who saved us from shadow of death she is more honourable than created beings even cheriubim and serafim they couldnt even see who created them but mary hold him at the middle of her hand....

[@kidustadesse2466]

i am an ethiopian orthodox church member and this is true and protestants are not christian

[@hookmuiyb]

Only one mediator.. between msn and god after crucifixion and recession

[@synthesaurus]

Amen

[@cL-bf2ug]

Mediator and intercesor are two different things. Mary is our intercesor.

[@Coriolanus785]

Maybe use the closed captions in the future because you’re obviously deaf

[@walterhigo7658]

WHY DO YOU SAY JOSEHP WAS AN "OLD MAN" ? WHY WOULD YOU ASSUME HE ALREADY HAD CHILDREN? WHY WOULD GOD CHOOSE A PREVIOUSLY MARRIED MAN FOR THIS MOST HOLY MINISTRY? ONLY A MOST HOLY MAN COULD BE TRUSTED WITH THE CARE OF THE MOTHER OF GOD

[@tesfaldetmedhanie7843]

mary mother god

[@cL-bf2ug]

@@Odo-so8pj Yes she is. She’s the mother of God the son.

[@Odo-so8pj]

@@cL-bf2ug whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother. - Jesus .

[@crosisofborg5524]

I watched a video from an Eastern Orthodox member who claimed Mary was a god second only to the trinity and higher than the angels. He also claimed God had to have her permission to put Jesus in her and without her permission God was unable to be born as man. Such beliefs are heretical in my view. Saying God is not all powerful and saying a human, no matter how favored, is a god and higher than angels is just wrong. Is this really the view of orthodoxy?

[@Yaas_ok123]

You read meanings to the text. Bad exegetics.

[@loudzeppelin7876]

Why did this priest start the video by crossing himself as acatholic? 🤔

[@kathleen0933]

Orthodox make the sign of the Cross as well.

[@eatsheet7087]

Orthodox makes the sign of the cross as well

[@thedude4594]

All Christian’s are Catholic

[@georgevalco215]

There is nothing in scripture about Mary’s childhood in the temple or being fed by angels...by conjecture and tales based on tradition. Stick with God’s Word!

[@desimarf1131]

George Valco The Scripture is the Book and the Holly Tradition.Without tradition we can't understand the Book. Without the Church ,we didn't even know about the Book.The Bible was writeen in the Church.

[@hmanhiryakos3296]

This is the big problem of Protestants. even John the evangelist say Jesus has do miracles that are not written in here. Every thing is not mentioned in the Bible. Angle Raphael feed her. and there so many things. Please protestants we also believe in the bible but every thing is not mentioned there. And Evangelists wrote the things have to be mentioned in the time. And this thing don't have to mentioned at that time. We respect Mary because of Jesus. Jesus is God. That is why we love her.

[@synthesaurus]

@@desimarf1131 I came from a culture based in the Orthodox tradition. Most of it is just superstition and worship (or as you call it veneration) of relics and ikons. You may claim that the orthodox do not worship the ikons but the reality "on the ground" is that most do.

[@synthesaurus]

@Philada M If "they had it for at least the first 65 years" IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MENTIONED IN THE EPISTLES!

[@davidmilo61]

I can tell he’s coptic orthodox

[@blacklivity]

That tradition story does not line up with the Bible!

[@khaledahmed1313]

Indeed, those who disbelieve in Allah and His messengers and wish to discriminate between Allah and His messengers and say, "We believe in some and disbelieve in others," and wish to adopt a way in between - Those are the disbelievers, truly. And We have prepared for the disbelievers a humiliating punishment. But they who believe in Allah and His messengers and do not discriminate between any of them - to those He is going to give their rewards. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful. The People of the Scripture ask you to bring down to them a book from the heaven. But they had asked of Moses [even] greater than that and said, "Show us Allah outright," so the thunderbolt struck them for their wrongdoing. Then they took the calf [for worship] after clear evidences had come to them, and We pardoned that. And We gave Moses a clear authority. And We raised over them the mount for [refusal of] their covenant; and We said to them, "Enter the gate bowing humbly", and We said to them, "Do not transgress on the sabbath", and We took from them a solemn covenant. And [We cursed them] for their breaking of the covenant and their disbelief in the signs of Allah and their killing of the prophets without right and their saying, "Our hearts are wrapped". Rather, Allah has sealed them because of their disbelief, so they believe not, except for a few. And [We cursed them] for their disbelief and their saying against Mary a great slander, And [for] their saying, "Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah ." And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but [another] was made to resemble him to them. And indeed, those who differ over it are in doubt about it. They have no knowledge of it except the following of assumption. And they did not kill him, for certain. Rather, Allah raised him to Himself. And ever is Allah Exalted in Might and Wise. And there is none from the People of the Scripture but that he will surely believe in Jesus before his death. And on the Day of Resurrection he will be against them a witness. For wrongdoing on the part of the Jews, We made unlawful for them [certain] good foods which had been lawful to them, and for their averting from the way of Allah many [people], And [for] their taking of usury while they had been forbidden from it, and their consuming of the people's wealth unjustly. And we have prepared for the disbelievers among them a painful punishment. But those firm in knowledge among them and the believers believe in what has been revealed to you, [O Muhammad], and what was revealed before you. And the establishers of prayer [especially] and the givers of zakah and the believers in Allah and the Last Day - those We will give a great reward. Indeed, We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], as We revealed to Noah and the prophets after him. And we revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, the Descendants, Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon, and to David We gave the book [of Psalms]. And [We sent] messengers about whom We have related [their stories] to you before and messengers about whom We have not related to you. And Allah spoke to Moses with [direct] speech. [We sent] messengers as bringers of good tidings and warners so that mankind will have no argument against Allah after the messengers. And ever is Allah Exalted in Might and Wise. But Allah bears witness to that which He has revealed to you. He has sent it down with His knowledge, and the angels bear witness [as well]. And sufficient is Allah as Witness. Indeed, those who disbelieve and avert [people] from the way of Allah have certainly gone far astray. Indeed, those who disbelieve and commit wrong [or injustice] - never will Allah forgive them, nor will He guide them to a path. Except the path of Hell; they will abide therein forever. And that, for Allah, is [always] easy. O Mankind, the Messenger has come to you with the truth from your Lord, so believe; it is better for you. But if you disbelieve - then indeed, to Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and earth. And ever is Allah Knowing and Wise. O People of the Scripture, do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allah except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a messenger of Allah and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him. So believe in Allah and His messengers. And do not say, "Three"; desist - it is better for you. Indeed, Allah is but one God. Exalted is He above having a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs. Never would the Messiah disdain to be a servant of Allah, nor would the angels near [to Him]. And whoever disdains His worship and is arrogant - He will gather them to Himself all together. And as for those who believed and did righteous deeds, He will give them in full their rewards and grant them extra from His bounty. But as for those who disdained and were arrogant, He will punish them with a painful punishment, and they will not find for themselves besides Allah any protector or helper. O mankind, there has come to you a conclusive proof from your Lord, and We have sent down to you a clear light. So those who believe in Allah and hold fast to Him - He will admit them to mercy from Himself and bounty and guide them to Himself on a straight path. Great Quran

[@Yaas_ok123]

There is no way to know that Mary is standing in the presense of God. Awful theology.

[@camila_costa12]

Ive come to understand why protestants hate so much virgin Mary since the devil hates her so much it makes sense why protestants hate her. I guess the devil is dancing and smiling right now while protestants hate her. I wouldnt like to be in their places the moment they die.

[@hmanhiryakos3296]

Isaiah himself says " All who despise you will bow down at your feet " well I don't Annalise the Bible but this prophecy is for protestants. But why do they hate her. She didn't done any thing wrong on them. Well I guess the Devil is really enjoying now.

[@synthesaurus]

I've never et a protestant who "hates" Mary. Don't be ridiculous. They object to the deification of Mary as it is evident in the catholic church. She is blessed and full of grace but NOT and intercessor or a mediator, otherwise Christ's sacrifice was insufficient for our salvation.

[@paladinhansen137]

@@synthesaurus I know right? These people are literally spreading misinformation about Protestants because they still be butthurt about the Textus Receptus and the success the Reformation played. These same people take their Spanish and English Bibles for granted and simp for these pedophiles and pagans. Never thanking the reformers that made that possible for something we today view as basic.

[@verdentnature4192]

Scientifically, Jesus Christ got in Him Hormons and of His Mother... But none of any of this World. Jesus loved His Mother more than anyobe else.. Mary was blessed because first the righteousness of her parents and also they way she was risen... Those who deny Her blessing also deny the scripture but also have not recognize the meaning if our Holy Father.. Have you asked people why God called you Sons of the Heavenly Father... But all Glory to the Christ, He said now you have the power to become the Sons of God.... If you do not know the meaning of the Earthly, Spiritual parenting then how could understand the relation with His Divine nature our Heavenly Father. You Guys are choosing the Protestants believe over the Spirit of the Bible.. You guys the SDA choosing the blind slavory old testament relation with the Father but you always miss the Truth and you figure yourself worthy, but not you only self-righteous setting yourself to the Great Judgement... All the Glory to this Christ who He showed revealed to us the Secrets of the Heavens and lifted us to the level of the Heavenly but no more Earthly. God bless you

[@MrKenramse]

Your presentation about Mary's birth as a repeat of that which SCRIPTURE teaches about Samuel is a fanciful "tradition" of your church and of course can only believed if your "tradition" is raised in authority to that of scripture itself. The "Eastern Orthodox ( actually in reality, unorthodox) churches do not hold to Sola Scriptura so you are infected with any number of perditious doctrines.

[@kdkracing4746]

In actuality, one of the great divides that separates true Christians from all of those who hold to such things as Catholic traditions like fr. Pio who was an adherent, (like you) to "Mother of God"worship, exalting Mary to co-redeemer and intercessor with my Lord Jesus Christ. (I can not say"our" Lord because4 I do not consider you a partaker in God's grace through Jesus Christ alone) fr. Pio is the one who is currently "burning in hell" as you state of his comments about Luther-two reasons are indicative of that. One, that he p;rays to and worships the apparition of "Fatima" and that he was possessed of demons that displayed the "stigmata" in him and thus caused many to be deceived thereby. You refer to the 46 books that Jesus "fulfilled" \, well since you apparently know only "Catholic history" and the Catholic church adheres to a canon of 46 books you do not know the TRUTH that Jesus was a Jew who, during His life on earth, and the fulfillment of the law that He did for us was contained in the 39 books of the Jewish canon at the time. Since you adhere to the papacy as your final authority, and the "{church" that he leads, you subscribe to the 73 books of the Catholic canon, along with many extra-biblical practices and traditions of men. It might be enlightening to you to partake of a little study of the history of the Bible (outside Roman Catholic indoctrination) to learn the truth of scripture apart from your unfortunately biased present understanding.

[@MrKenramse]

biggs949597 Both the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox are heretical apostacies that moved away from the original Apostolic church. Beginning with Constantine who first legalized Christianity in 311 the church began to incorporate pagan practices, idols, dates and heresies. True Christians were now being persecuted by the very "church" that was once the Apostolic faith. Eastern Orthodoxy, the harlot sister of Roman Catholicism, split from the RCC in 1054. They had abandoned the faith once delivered to the saints many years before. Being located in the geographical environs of the early church does not make the Eastern Church the same as the Apostle's church.

[@MrKenramse]

biggs949597 There has always been Christians since the first Apostle's., but there has always been imposters and counterfeits, from Simon Magus, to the Judaizers in Galatia, to the many heretical gnostic sects , like Sabellias and Arius (whose heresy the Eastern Orthodox Church follows to this day btw) From the inception of the RCC, any true believers that disagreed with the heresies of the RCC were driven underground or were destroyed. Try reading "Foxes Book of Martyrs" (available online free in several places) to discover some of the history of the TRUE church. Who knows you may learn enough to open your eyes and heart and be saved, "born again" by the spirit of God, delivered from the fiery death that awaits you.

[@MrKenramse]

Bob Vanoni I have read most all of the "church fathers" but my faith is not based on their testimony. My faith is in Christ through faith alone. I was bought by the blood of Jesus shed on Calvary and filled with the Holy Spirit, sealed until the Day of His final redemption. I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that HE is able to keep that which I have committed unto HIM against that day. I have been a Christian since 1973, and an ordained minister since 1980. I have been sharing the "Good News" that Jesus (and him alone) saves! I will say to you that if yo will believe on the Lord Jesus Christ you too can be saved, delivered from the fallacy of works salvation that has bewitched you and made you think that you are redeemed when you have in fact been deceived along with literally millions of others who are in that wide way that leads to destruction. Here's a novel idea, instead of reading anything by the church "fathers" or other works post first century, how about taking a little time to sit and read say, the Gospel of John. Then, who knows you may get the idea to read other New Testament Books, even to the Book of Revelation, like Chapter 12-13 where you will read about the "Whore of Babylon" - that "church" to which you belong. You are admonished to come out of her and I pray that you are moved to do just that. There is very little time remaining before your eternal fate is set.

[@MrKenramse]

Bob Vanoni in actuality, I was ordained by the local church Biblically, by the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery. Additionally, I had 17 pastors, evangelists, and prophets lay hands on me and annointed me with oil when I was appointed a prophet to the church. You think that you have some sort of "Apostolic" authority through the continuance of the ecclesiastical appointment of the priesthood? All Christians are called to the priesthood with our sole HIGH PREIST, Jesus Christ, who is seated on the right hand of the Father, ever performing intercession (and he alone) for us. There is no " mother" in heaven interceding. Mary is highly favored but she is not a dispenser of grace. Only God dispenses grace which He offers to you if you will believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and that God raised Him from the dead for your justification. There is NO other name under heaven whereby you MUST be saved.

[@ministeriopatmos8115]

Ther is no need to pray to marry jesus though us to pray to the father. Praying to marry is an act of cult therefore its idolatry

[@getnetbirhanu2144]

are you the followers of martin luther?

[@aaronbaraiya3692]

There are historical documents which date to the time of Christ, unlike the church you follow, which say that the Apostles themselves honored Mary. Hence, it is not an idolatry.

[@GioP46]

Yes Mary a Holy woman lived in the holy spirit a special woman indeed died and was buried and that's that. Jesus is still King and his blood alone is enough to save us all. He blessed us with that opportunity to be with him thru his death. A opportunity Mary will surely grasp.

[@GioP46]

Bin Sam yes we are all sanctified thru his sacrifice and Holy Spirit amen pray for the saints in anti Christian countries and Christians going thru strife amen not only Mary,apostles and any canonized person.

[@camila_costa12]

Stop saying this shit, you protestants like to attack catholics a lot, you spend more time bashing in catholics than praying to Jesus.